Eritrea Control of Corruption
Control of Corruption CC.EST
Eritrea's control of corruption was -1.38 in 2025, ranked 186th globally. This represents a 6.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Eritrea's control of corruption stood at -1.38 in 2025, a rise of +0.09 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -1.38 by 2025. Eritrea ranked 186th globally.
Eritrea’s performance on the World Bank’s Control of Corruption index has deteriorated markedly since the late 1990s, sliding from a modest positive score of 0.51 in 1996 to a pronounced negative rating of –1.38 in 2025, placing the country 186th out of 190 economies. The all‑time peak of 0.52 was recorded in 1998, while the deepest decline occurred in 2023 with a trough of –1.48, underscoring a persistent downward trajectory over the 26‑year coverage period. Compared with peers of similar rank, Eritrea trails the Kyrgyz Republic (–1.39) and Tajikistan (–1.43) but is slightly better than Guatemala and the Central African Republic, both at –1.31, reflecting a broadly weak governance environment in the region. The continued slide suggests that without substantive anti‑corruption reforms, institutional strengthening, and greater transparency, Eritrea is likely to remain near the bottom of the index, with any improvement contingent on decisive policy shifts.
Data & projection
| Year | Control of Corruption | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -1.39 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -1.38 | - | - |
| 2025 | -1.38 | +0.09 | #186 |
| 2023 | -1.48 | −0.19 | #192 |
| 2022 | -1.28 | −0.02 | #187 |
| 2021 | -1.26 | +0.08 | #184 |
| 2020 | -1.34 | +0.07 | #186 |
| 2019 | -1.41 | −0.09 | #190 |
| 2018 | -1.32 | −0.09 | #185 |
| 2017 | -1.23 | +0.11 | #182 |
| 2016 | -1.34 | −0.00 | #187 |
| 2015 | -1.34 | −0.45 | #191 |
| 2014 | -0.89 | +0.02 | #161 |
| 2013 | -0.91 | −0.13 | #158 |
| 2012 | -0.78 | −0.14 | #148 |
| 2011 | -0.64 | −0.09 | #140 |
| 2010 | -0.55 | −0.08 | #129 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Eritrea matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2019. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw control of corruption improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Eritrea's control of corruption was -1.38 in 2025. Ranked 186th globally. This represents a 6.2% increase from the previous year.
Eritrea's control of corruption peaked at 0.52 in 1998.
The lowest control of corruption in Eritrea was -1.48 in 2023.
Eritrea ranks 186th globally in control of corruption as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is CC.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Eritrea's control of corruption is projected to reach -1.38 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The control of corruption of Eritrea in 2025 was -1.38. This ranks 186th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_eritrea_control-of-corruption,
title = {Eritrea Control of Corruption},
url = {https://historysaid.com/eritrea/control-of-corruption/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}